Chinese Republic Period 'Mille Fleur' Porcelain Bowl All-Over Hand-Painted Famille Rose 6" Decorative Bowl
An exceptional, genuine mid-20th-century / Republic Period (1912–1949) Chinese export porcelain bowl featuring the highly intricate "Mille Fleur" (Thousand Flowers) design.
Featuring a vibrant green ground completely filled with dense, hand-painted floral motifs including peonies, lilies, and chrysanthemums in shades of pink, lilac, and pale yellow, elegantly finished with a gilt edge.
Unlike more common examples, this premium bowl features the elaborate floral pattern across both the interior and exterior, indicating a high tier of artisan
Traditional Kiln Firing: Magnification reveals varying bubble sizes within the glaze and authentic deep pinholes from traditional hand-firing gas releases.
Hand-Applied Glaze: Displays a beautiful, authentic "orange peel" rippling texture under light reflection—a hallmark of genuine hand-dipped glazing rather than modern automated spray techniques.
Tactile Enamels: The vibrant Famille Rose enamels are thick, rich, and noticeably raised to the touch.
The Base: Features a rough, unglazed, hand-thrown foot rim with no maker's mark, consistent with period export regulations and traditional workshop practices.
Measures: Diameter (across top rim): 15.2 cm (approx. 6 inches)
Weight 446g
(Indicates a substantial, thick hand-thrown artisan porcelain body rather than modern light slip-cast ware).
Excellent Vintage Condition. Absolutely no chips, cracks, or hairline fractures.
Has clear, clean "ring" sound when gently tapped.
Very slight, age-appropriate fading to a few tiny spots along the gilt edge. (Please review photos for close-ups).